When in Rome 入乡随俗Everyone in this office is dresses so casually. Well, when in Rome.I don't normally drink wine when in Hong Kong, but now that I am on holiday in Greece. When in Rome!Back in China, karaoke is a private affair. But in the States, we sing in front of other people. Well, when in Rome!Definition: Behave however the people around you behave. Adapt yourself to the customs of the places you visit.Etymology: As it turns out, it's all to do with the travel arrangements of a couple of early Christian saints. The Bishop of Naples, Januarius once said in 390AD "When I go to Rome, I fast on Saturday, but here in Milan I do not. Do you also follow the custom of whatever church you attend, if you do not want to give or receive scandal."xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxPull the rug 釜底抽薪Roose Bolton pulled the rug from under Robb Stark by defecting.The school pulled the rug from under the basketball team, by withdrawing financial assistance.The government pulled the rug from under the people by refusing to bail out certain banks.Definition: To withdraw support suddenly.Etymology: If you pull the rug from under someone, they will topple over.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxTrophy wife/husband 花瓶Glen was very happy being a trophy husband, since he could now afford a sports car.Any of Donald Trump's wives are trophy wives. 26 year old Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith is not a trophy wife; she married the 90 year old billionaire for love…said nobody ever.Definition: an informal term for a wife, usually young and attractive, who is regarded as a status symbol for the husband, who is often an older and wealthy "sugar daddy". The term trophy husband is the male equivalent.Etymology: One claim is that trophy wife originally appeared in a 1950 issue of The Economist newspaper, referring to the historical practice of warriors capturing the most beautiful women during battle to bring home as wives.